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MANTA UNDERWATER PHOTO TIPS FOR SOCORRO

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: April 20, 2020
MANTA UNDERWATER PHOTO TIPS FOR SOCORRO
MANTA UNDERWATER PHOTO TIPS FOR SOCORRO by David Serradell TIPS FROM BACKSCATTER'S AUTHORIZED PHOTO CENTER - NAUTILUS, CABO MEXICO My name is David Serradell and I am the Backscatter Authorized Photo Pro working on Nautilus Liveaboards in Baja California Sur. SeeCreatures, the Nautilus Dive Center…
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Sony a7R IV Underwater Camera Review

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: February 24, 2020
Sony a7R IV Underwater Camera Review
The Sony a7R IV video looks really good in the right conditions. Macro is its strong point, but the ambient light wide angle looks good down to about 45 feet. Backscatter has been busy putting the new Sony a7R IV to the test in the…
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Laowa Venus 24mm f/14 Macro Probe Lens–Underwater Lens Review

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Laowa Venus 24mm f/14 Macro Probe Lens–Underwater Lens Review
Tracking a subject on the move with manual focus, lighting with a snoot, and with a secondary subject in the background made for a very challenging shot with this cuttlefish. Over 90 shots later, the effort was worth the end result. A 24MM WIDE ANGLE…
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Backscatter Mini Flash Field Test—What is a Snoot and Why You Need One

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: December 17, 2019
Backscatter Mini Flash Field Test—What is a Snoot and Why You Need One
The new Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1 and Optical Snoot OS-1 can turbo-charge your macro creativity by isolating subjects and creating a completely new perspective for your shots. We’ll look at side-by-side comparisons of the same subjects with and without a snoot to see the difference,…
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Olympus TG-6 Best Underwater Camera Settings

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: November 27, 2019
Olympus TG-6 Best Underwater Camera Settings
In Part 1, we will cover all the settings and techniques you need to know for capturing outstanding Macro Photos with the Olympus TG-6 and a single Strobe. The Olympus TG-6 is a popular camera for divers looking for a compact and affordable way to…
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Best Underwater Compact Strobe - Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: November 26, 2019
Best Underwater Compact Strobe - Backscatter Mini Flash MF-1
THE ULTIMATE COMPACT STROBE FOR COMPACT CAMERAS Lightweight, compact, easy to use, easy for travel. These are the reasons why everyone wants a compact camera. With the Backscatter Mini Flash, now there is a flash to match. Small in size, but big on power, the…
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Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema 4K - Underwater Camera Review

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: September 25, 2019
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema 4K - Underwater Camera Review
WATCH OUR TEST FOOTAGE WITH THE BLACKMAGIC 4K POCKET CINEMA THE MOST CINEMATIC VIDEO FROM A HANDHELD CAMERA The Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (or BMPCC4K for short) is one of the best cameras ever for capturing cinematic 4K 60p video. It possesses a…
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Atomic Aquatics Quality Alert: LP Hoses

Posted By: Atomic Aquatics
Posted On: August 22, 2019
Atomic Aquatics Quality Alert: LP Hoses
Quality Alert AT.01.06.0018 To all Atomic Aquatics customers, Atomic Aquatics has learned of three (3) reported incidences of low-pressure hoses that have become disconnected at the second stage swivel while in use. Impacted products include hoses produced in July of 2017 as well as the…
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Olympus TG-6 Review: The Easiest Underwater Compact Camera

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: August 8, 2019
Olympus TG-6 Review: The Easiest Underwater Compact Camera
See why we think the Olympus TG-6 is the easiest camera to get great results with underwater in our video breakdown.    We love the Olympus TG-6 for its extremely simple operation, outstanding macro ability, and the great image quality produced in both photo and video. It’s our pick…
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Canon EOS R Underwater Camera Review

Posted By: BackscatterUW
Posted On: August 1, 2019
Canon EOS R Underwater Camera Review
Take a look at the gorgeous color produced by the Canon EOS R in full 4K resolution with our underwater test footage.     The Canon EOS R packs such great image quality that we call it the “Mini-5D Mark IV” Canon EOS R |…
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Panasonic LUMIX S1 Underwater Camera Review

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Panasonic LUMIX S1 Underwater Camera Review
We got a chance to shoot the Panasonic S1 in Little Cayman at the 2019 Digital Shootout. Take a look at the stunning color, sharp detail, and low-light performance in our 4K 60p underwater test footage. The use of the Canon 8-15mm lens allowed for…
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